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AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi with supporters during his election campaign in support of Manmohan Jha Gama, party candidate from Sahibabad constituency for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, in Ghaziabad. (Photo: PTI)

Election Commission extends ban on roadshows, padyatras, vehicle...

The Commission decided to allow physical public meetings of political parties or contesting candidates with a maximum of...

31 Jan 2022 4:21 PM IST

The Election Commission on Saturday extended the ban on physical rallies and roadshows till January 31 in the five poll-going states. (AP Representational photo)

Ban on physical rallies extended till Jan 31; some relaxations for...

EC gives nod for public meetings with a maximum of 500 people in the constituencies going to poll in the first two...

22 Jan 2022 9:05 PM IST

Crowd of BJP supporters during Union Home Minister Amit Shahs election campaign rally, in Bhojipura, Friday, Feb. 11, 2022. (PTI Photo)

EC eases election campaign time limit, allows padyatras

The new orders came shortly after the campaigning for the 70 assembly seats of Uttarakhand going to polls on February 14...

13 Feb 2022 8:27 AM IST

The star campaigners constitute an integral part of the election process and their security is of utmost importance for ensuring free and fair elections, the EC asserted. (PTI)

EC directs states to provide adequate security to star campaigners...

Though the letter does not mention any particular case, Owaisi is one of the lead/star campaigners of the AIMIM for the...

6 Feb 2022 1:28 PM IST

BJP supporters listen to a speech of Home Minister Amit Shah during an election rally in Loni, Ghaziabad district on February 3, 2022. Prakash SINGH / AFP)

Election Commission grants relaxation for physical public meetings

The decision was taken after the EC held a meeting with the Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, to assess...

6 Feb 2022 12:44 PM IST

Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray at a press conference at his residence Matoshree, in Mumbai, Friday (PTI)

Uddhav calls party leaders' meet after EC recognises Shinde faction as...

In a big blow to Thackeray, the EC on Friday allotted the name 'Shiv Sena' and its poll symbol 'bow and arrow' to the...

18 Feb 2023 10:24 AM IST

There are several petitions before the Supreme Court of India challenging the constitutional validity of the law. (Representational Image/ ANI File)

SC rejects plea against Calcutta HC: WB

The apex court also observed that the tenor of the high court order was to ensure a free and fair election in the state

21 Jun 2023 1:33 AM IST

Sachin Tendulkar. (Photo: AP)

EC to designate cricketer Sachin Tendulkar as 'national icon'

As part of the three-year agreement, Tendulkar will spread voter awareness

23 Aug 2023 12:44 AM IST

K. Chandrashekar Rao. (Photo: @trspartyonline)

AA Edit | BRS throws first punch, sets ball rolling for polls

The BRS is aiming to win a third time

23 Aug 2023 12:00 AM IST

The BJP swept the election to Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation on Monday, winning 61 of 95 seats, trouncing its bickering ally Shiv Sena and the Opposition Congress and NCP. (Photo: PTI)

Palghar bypoll: BJP to complain to EC against Shiv Sena

BJP accuses Shiv Sena of roping in criminals to distribute money to voters.

27 May 2018 7:46 PM IST

Order on AAP MLAs proof of independent judiciary: BJP

Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari said that the Election Commission (EC) should definitely give a proper re-hearing to...

24 March 2018 1:27 AM IST

AAP MLA Vijender Garg celebrates after high court ruling in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi High Court sets aside AAP MLAs' disqualification

EC's recommendation against legislators was bad in law', vitiated', says court.

24 March 2018 1:16 AM IST